Phytosociology as a tool for forest restoration: a study case in the extreme South of Atlantic Forest Biome

Turchetto, Felipe; Araújo, Maristela Machado; Callegaro, Rafael Marian; Griebeler, Adriana Maria; Mezzomo, Jessé Caletti; Berghetti, Álvaro Luís Pasquetti; Rorato, Daniele Guarienti

doi:10.1007/s10531-017-1310-3

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“…All individuals within the plots with DBH ≥ 5 cm (diameter at breast height – measured 1.30 m above ground level) had their height estimated, were identified and marked with numbered aluminium plates. The choice of this protocol follows standards already defined in phytosociological sampling in the Atlantic Forest (Turchetto et al 2017). In addition, it allows a delimitation in the sampling of individuals already well established within the plots.…”

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Relationship of woody species composition with edaphic characteristics in threatened riparian Atlantic Forest remnants in the upper Rio Doce basin, Brazil

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Ávila

Souza

et al. 2022

Nordic Journal of Botany

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Studies on the composition, richness and diversity of plant species in tropical communities are essential for understanding relevant ecological processes and for developing appropriate conservation policies. Considering that areas subject to direct impacts due to dam breach may in the long‐term present changes in species composition and in soil parameters, we evaluated the composition of the flora, described the current vegetation profile, and evaluated whether differences in species composition was influenced by soil variables of three areas along the Gualaxo River, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. In addition, we identified important plant species through occurrence and phytosociological parameters for ecological restoration projects in the affected region, serving as reference areas. We sampled plant species with DBH ≥ 5 cm (diameter at breast height – measured 1.30 m above ground level) in 77 plots distributed in three riparian forest areas. We calculated phytosociological parameters and related them to edaphic factors. A total of 1579 individual plants belonging to 53 botanical families and 227 species were sampled in the three areas. The Fabaceae family was the most representative with 46 species. Species composition and diversity among the sampled areas was similar and was associated with edaphic factors. Furthermore, some species (e.g. Xylopia sericea, Cupania emarginata and Ocotea pulchalla) showed an important relation with soil variables. Some species of the genera (e.g. Byrsonima, Xylopia, Ocotea and Croton) and families (e.g. Fabaceae and Myrtaceae) found here, can be important species in the restauration process for the local and regional maintenance of floristic identity in the Rio Doce river.

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Relationship of woody species composition with edaphic characteristics in threatened riparian Atlantic Forest remnants in the upper Rio Doce basin, Brazil

Figueiredo

Ávila

Souza

et al. 2022

Nordic Journal of Botany

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“…In areas of intense human activity, this effect goes far beyond this limit, influencing the species distribution in the forest (Campos et al, 2018). In forest fragments, influence on richness is related to the period in which the last intervention occurred (Turchetto et al, 2017). Natural or human disturbances can alter the diversity and composition of species in short periods (Marcuzzo et al, 2013), which can have major consequences for the succession, dynamics and functioning of the ecosystem.…”

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Effect of slope on the forest structure of the Atlantic Forest domain in southern Brazil

Souza

Couto

et al. 2024

Braz. J. Biol.

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The mosaic landscape composition of forest fragments located on high slopes, shallow soils hinder ecological interactions and the survival of plant species. This study aimed to show, in an environment with these characteristics, the effect of the environmental gradient relating the soil, slope, and vegetation of a fragment of the Montane Seasonal Semideciduous Forest. The forest structure was sampled in 12 continuous rectangular plots, with 30 X 20m, totaling 0.72ha. Soil samples were taken by drilling every 20m along the hydrographic divisor and opening of three trenches used as soil sampling sites for in situ determination of soil color, horizon, and nutrients. Horizons were classified as O/A/Cr in the altered rock with a marked presence of gravels, and the soil was classified as Litholic Neosol. The area has a steep slope, from 18.05% to 36.99%. Linear regression analysis indicated an opposite pattern for species richness in relation to slope and a positive relationship between slope and the number of standing dead individuals. Species richness was also positively related to the distance from forest edges. The evaluation evidenced the strong influence of slope and human activities in forest remnant as common to several high-altitude remnants, and small conservation actions can guarantee their maintenance.

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“…However, due to the severe lack of data, the usefulness of wood density is scarcely explored as a predictive tool for succession stages (Padilha and Marco-Junior, 2018). On the other hand, the variation in trees diameter and height have been widely explored in forestry studies (Feldpausch et al, 2011), mainly studies on restoration process (Salomão et al, 2014), phytosociology (Turchetto et al, 2017), and habitat fragmentation (Haddad et al, 2015).…”

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Edge Influence Over Functional Tree Traits in an Atlantic Forest Remnant

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Habitat fragmentation is one of the leading causes of edge genesis and its effects. Functional tree traits such as wood density, height, and diameter are essential variables from which it is possible to infer several ecological processes. This study assessed the variability of the functional traits of trees over two habitats (edge and interior) of a forest remnant. The hypothesis tested were i) the functional traits would have lower values at the edges than the interior, and ii) environmental variables would influence such differences. This study was carried out in the largest Atlantic Forest remnant within Serra da Tiririca State Park, Brazil, by establishing ten plots (50 × 20 m) among different habitats. Within each plot, wood samples were taken from all trees with a diameter of = 10 cm. It was recorded the altitude, distance from the plots to the edge, and fire records as possible explanatory variables (environmental variables). Wood density was obtained using the immersion method. To verify differences in functional traits by habitat, the Wilcoxon test was applied. Additionally, the influence of explanatory variables on functional traits through generalized linear models was evaluated. One hundred eighty-five trees were recorded at the edges and 218 trees at the interior of the remnant. Wood density and tree height were significantly lower in the edges than in the interior. Furthermore, the best models indicated significant relationships between wood density and habitats, as well as diameter and distance to the edge. This study was effective in raising suitable variables to predict edge effects.

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Phytosociology as a tool for forest restoration: a study case in the extreme South of Atlantic Forest Biome

Cited by 13 publications

References 31 publications

Relationship of woody species composition with edaphic characteristics in threatened riparian Atlantic Forest remnants in the upper Rio Doce basin, Brazil

Relationship of woody species composition with edaphic characteristics in threatened riparian Atlantic Forest remnants in the upper Rio Doce basin, Brazil

Effect of slope on the forest structure of the Atlantic Forest domain in southern Brazil

Edge Influence Over Functional Tree Traits in an Atlantic Forest Remnant

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